Netanyahu mocks gay pro-Palestinian protesters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday mocked gay pro-Palestinian protesters in a speech that he delivered to a joint session of Congress. “Some of these protesters hold up signs proclaiming ‘Gays for Gaza,'” said Netanyahu. “They might as well hold up signs saying ‘Chickens for KFC.'” Netanyahu spoke to Congress less than a year after Hamas, which the U.S.
has designated a terrorist organization, launched from the Gaza Strip a surprise attack against communities in southern Israel.
The Israeli government says Hamas militants killed roughly 1,200 people on Oct. 7, 2023, including at least 260 partygoers and others at the Nova Music Festival.
Dozens of people who were taken hostage on Oct. 7 remain alive in Gaza. The Hamas-controlled Gaza Health Ministry says nearly 38,000 people have died in the enclave since the war began.
